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Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O.Ms.No.36, dated 23rd October 2025 under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, prescribing the guidelines for conducting the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET-2025).
This notification outlines complete details of eligibility, structure, syllabus, qualifying marks, certificate validity, and conduct of the exam.
AP TET 2025 Notification – Complete Guidelines, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus (G.O.Ms.No.36 Dated 23-10-2025)
Highlights of APTET 2025
- GO Number: G.O.Ms.No.36
- Date Issued: 23-10-2025
- Issued by: School Education (Ser.I) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Purpose: Conduct of APTET as per RTE Act, 2009 and NCTE Guidelines
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Frequency: Once every year
- Official Website: https://cse.ap.gov.in
Objective of APTET
To ensure national standards and benchmark of teacher quality, APTET is mandatory for:
- All aspirants who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in Government, ZP, MPP, Municipal, Recognized Aided and Unaided Schools.
- In-service teachers with more than 5 years of service remaining before retirement must also qualify in TET (as per Supreme Court Judgment in Civil Appeal No.1385/2025).
Eligibility Criteria for APTET 2025
Paper 1A (Classes I–V – Regular Schools)
Qualification (After 2011):
- Intermediate/Senior Secondary with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) and
- Two-year D.El.Ed or Four-year B.El.Ed or Two-year Diploma in Special Education
Qualification (Before 2011):
- Intermediate/Senior Secondary with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) and 2-Year D.El.Ed as per NCTE norms (2002, 2007)
Paper 1B (Classes I–V – Special Education)
- Intermediate/Senior Secondary with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) and 2-Year D.Ed in Special Education or
- PG Diploma in Community-Based Rehabilitation (PGDCBR) with 6-months CwSN Certificate or
- Any RCI-approved qualification
Paper 2A (Classes VI–VIII – Regular Schools)
Qualification (After 2011):
- Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) and B.Ed / B.Ed (Special Education)
- Four-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.El.Ed or 3-year Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed with PG (55% for OC, 50% for reserved)
Before 2011: Graduation with 45% marks (40% for reserved) and B.Ed as per NCTE 2002/2007 norms.
Paper 2B (Classes VI–VIII – Special Education)
- Graduation or Post Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwBD) and
- B.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed (General) with Diploma or PG Diploma in Special Education
- Any equivalent RCI-approved qualification
Exam Structure and Pattern
| Paper | For Classes | Mode | Total Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1A | I–V (Regular) | CBT | 150 | 2.5 Hours | 150 |
| Paper 1B | I–V (Special Education) | CBT | 150 | 2.5 Hours | 150 |
| Paper 2A | VI–VIII (Regular) | CBT | 150 | 2.5 Hours | 150 |
| Paper 2B | VI–VIII (Special Education) | CBT | 150 | 2.5 Hours | 150 |
Paper-Wise Subjects and Marks Distribution
Paper 1A and 1B
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| II | Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi etc.) | 30 | 30 |
| III | Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| IV | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| V | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper 2A
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| II | Language I (Telugu/Urdu/Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Odiya/Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| III | Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| IV | Mathematics and Science or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Paper 2B
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development and Pedagogy (Special Education) | 30 | 30 |
| II | Language I | 30 | 30 |
| III | Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| IV | Category of Disability and Pedagogy | 60 | 60 |
APTET 2025 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| OC / EWS | 60% | 90 Marks |
| BC | 50% | 75 Marks |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 40% | 60 Marks |
APTET Certificate and Validity
The APTET Certificate is valid for lifetime as per NCTE guidelines dated 09.06.2021. Candidates can appear multiple times to improve their score. Certificates will be issued digitally via DigiLocker.
Weightage for Recruitment
APTET scores carry 20% weightage in the Teacher Recruitment Test (TRT). The remaining 80% weightage is given for the TRT written exam.
APTET 2025 Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Conducted in all districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Bilingual question paper – English and chosen Language-I
- Mock Tests will be available on official website
- Strict monitoring under A.P. Public Examination Act, 1997
APTET 2025 – Key Takeaways
- Conducted once every year
- Computer-Based Examination
- Lifetime Validity Certificate
- 20% Weightage in TRT
- No Negative Marking
- Separate Papers for Special Education
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